Annelie

Annelie is a pet form of the names Anne and Anna, which are especially common in southern Germany. These names have their origin in the ancient Hebrew first name Hannah. The meaning of the name encompasses terms like 'the Graced', 'the Graceful', and 'the Charming'. Religiously, it can also be interpreted as 'God was gracious'.

What does the name Annelie mean?

Annelie, like Anneli, is a pet form of Anne and Anna, which originated from the ancient Hebrew name Hannah. The name carries meanings such as 'the Graced', 'the Graceful', and 'the Charming'. In a religious context, it is also interpreted as 'God was gracious'. The Hebrew origin is found in the word channâh (חַנָּה), which means 'the Grace', 'the Graciousness', 'the Gracefulness', 'the Charm', 'he was gracious', and 'he showed favor'. This word is derived from the root ḥanān (חָנַן), which means 'to be kind', 'to be gracious', 'to have mercy', and 'to grant grace'. Additionally, Annelie is also considered a short form of Anneliese, a combination of Anne and Liese, which in turn is a short form of Elisabeth. In this context, the name means 'God is fullness' or 'God swears'. In the Bible, Anna is mentioned as the mother of Mary. The name Anna is the Greek and Latin form of Hannah. Other variants and pet forms include Aneli, Anelie, Aneliya, Anelia, Annely, Annele, and Annela.

Where does the name Annelie come from?

The name Annelie has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the Graced'.

How do you pronounce Annelie?

The pronunciation of Annelie is soft and melodic, consisting of three syllables. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'An-ne-lie' [ˈanəli] or [ˈanəˌliː]. The name begins with an open and soft syllable structure. The long 'I' syllable gives the sound a certain brightness. Overall, Annelie sounds soft and friendly and has a playful yet classic aura - loving, harmonious, and warm.

When is the name day of Annelie?

The name day for Annelie is celebrated on July 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Annelie enjoys great popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 431st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2016 when it reached 257th place. In the last ten years, the name Annelie has been given about 2,000 times, which places it 310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Annelie ranks 316th.

Nicknames & pet names

Anna / Annchen / Anne / Annelieschen / Anneliese / Annelinka / Anni / Annie / Antschi / Lie / Lielie / Liese / Nelie / Nelli / Nellie

Famous people

• Annelie Brendel (German footballer)
• Annelie Buntenbach (German politician)
• Annelie Ehrhardt (German athlete and Olympic champion)
• Annelie Grund (artist from Germany)
• Annelie Keil (German health scientist)
• Annelie Thorndike (German documentarian)
• Annelie Wahlgren (Swedish footballer)
• Annelie Wilden (German sprinter)